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Anthropic Appoints AI Welfare Expert to Explore Model Welfare, Prioritizes AI Safety with 1,000 Employees Under CEO Dario Amodei

Nov 14, 2024, 09:02 AM

Anthropic, a leading AI research company, has appointed an expert in AI welfare to investigate the ethical implications of advanced artificial intelligence. This initiative aims to explore the concept of 'model welfare' and whether AI systems could be considered moral patients. The focus is on understanding the limits and needs of AI, as well as the ethical treatment and deployment of these technologies. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, emphasized that AI safety is the company's highest priority, with nearly 1,000 employees dedicated to this mission. He also expressed concerns about the lack of oversight in the broader AI industry, highlighting the importance of responsible practices as AI capabilities advance.